Financial Controller Derry

Financial Controller Derry

##### Posted: 4th November, 2024

##### Title: Financial Controller Derry

##### Department: Finance

##### Location: Derry

###### Purpose

Having responsibility for overall management, direction and co-ordination of the plant finance function to optimise the accounting, forecasting and statutory reporting to acceptable quality. Reporting to the CFO Europe.

##### Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, interpretive, investigative and advisory services on business and commercial impact, including supporting the Plant Manager as required.
• Responsible for the integrity of the accounts and to ensure that the accounting function operates at all times in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and board policy.
• Ensuring that the specific ledgers, records and books of accounts such as payroll records and proper expense distribution are maintained to satisfy company and governmental requirements
• Liaison with Auditors to complete year end statutory accounts in a timely fashion as required and ensure that no major write-ups are received.
• Work with third party advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and filing of tax returns
• Establishing annual budgets, monthly accounts, and weekly forecasts, in line with business requirements.
• Overseeing the payroll team in administering salary, wage and benefit programs, and in ensuring that the company PAYE returns are correct
• Develop and maintain effective programs so departmental KPI’s and budgets are monitored and controlled.
• Maintain adequate internal controls
• Assisting in the preparation of and review of project requests for all capital expenditure.
• Communicate, motivate and develop subordinates through regular performance reviews including annual reviews, involvement in target setting and through routine exchanges.
• Develop an understanding of product standard costs, working closely with the group costing team to ensure accuracy and understand impact on the business.
• Carry out/manage any other projects or tasks as requested by the CFO Europe or Plant Manager from time to time

##### Education and / or Experience

• Professional Accountancy Qualification
• At least 2 years experience in a similar role

##### Position Competencies

GENERAL:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with limited supervision.
• Positive mental attitude and ability to perform a multitude of tasks simultaneously with a helpful, friendly attitude.
• Proven analytical thinking, results orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism while demonstrating tact and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to details and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts from corporate to manufacturing employees – both oral and written.
• Drives a high performing culture and Continuous Improvement.

Adapts a flexible approach.

JOB SPECIFIC:

• Have previous experience working in a global company.
• Previous project management skills required.
• Analytical and Computer Skills.
• Team Building Skills.

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

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